US Bridges

Mudd Street over Cane Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · Mudd St. (big) · Structure no. 019605

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,239
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mudd Street over Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mudd Street over Cane Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,239 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,822 by 2044. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMudd Street
CrossesCane Creek
LocationMudd St. (big)
RouteCounty Highway 93
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.73054, -86.04406
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,239 (2017)
Projected traffic3,822 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mudd Street over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mudd Street over Cane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Mudd Street over Cane Creek carry?

About 2,239 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mudd Street over Cane Creek?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Mudd Street over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.